Now Hiring: Bare Pipe Inspector — Offshore Subsea Pipeline Scheme Project
Location: Milan, Italy (Onsite) — Candidates can apply from anywhere.
Job Type: Contract.
Visa: Schengen Visa will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Plate/Coil Receiving & Material Verification
- Inspect incoming plates/coils for heat numbers, chemical composition, certification, and surface condition.
- Verify raw materials comply with API 5L, DNV‑ST‑F101, and project specifications.
- Pipe Forming Process Inspection
- Monitor SAWL, SAWH, or seamless pipe forming operations.
- Inspect edge beveling, forming quality, laminations, and surface defects.
- Welding Inspection
- Inspect welding processes (SAW/ERW): root, hot, fill, and cap passes.
- Review WPS, PQR, Welder Qualifications, and Consumable Control.
- Verify heat input, preheat, and interpass temperatures.
- Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Witness RT, UT, PAUT, AUT, MT, and PT activities.
- Review NDT maps, acceptance criteria, and repair procedures.
- Dimensional & Visual Inspection
- Measure wall thickness, diameter, ovality, straightness, and bevel geometry.
- Identify dents, cracks, laminations, undercuts, misalignment, and weld defects.
- Mechanical Testing & Lab Verification
- Witness tensile, Charpy, DWTT, hardness, and CTOD tests.
- Confirm compliance with subsea pipeline mechanical property requirements.
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Witness hydrostatic tests, verify pressure, hold time, and acceptance criteria.
- Confirm calibration of test equipment and review test records.
- Pipe Traceability & Documentation
- Ensure correct marking, heat number tracking, and pipe numbering.
- Review MTCs, ITPs, NCRs, and surveillance documentation.
- Coating Readiness Verification
- Inspect surface preparation, cleanliness, and pre‑coating conditions.
- Verify readiness for FBE, 3LPE, or 3LPP coating operations.
- HSE Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure adherence to mill HSE and QA/QC procedures.
- Participate in vendor audits and quality coordination meetings.
- Ensure full compliance with approved ITPs and Quality Plans.
Technical Competence Requirements
- Strong knowledge of linepipe manufacturing (SAWL/SAWH/seamless).
- Expertise in NDT techniques: RT, UT, PAUT, AUT, MT, PT.
- Understanding of welding metallurgy and acceptance criteria.
- Ability to interpret WPS/PQR, NDT reports, MTCs, mill records.
- Knowledge of API 5L PSL2/PSL3, DNV‑ST‑F101, ISO standards.
Qualifications & Experience
- Diploma/Degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering.
- 5–15 years experience in linepipe inspection for offshore subsea pipelines.
- NDT certifications (PCN/CSWIP/ASNT Level II or III) preferred.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Management and Manufacturing.